Security forces have killed 15 Daesh militants in a clash in eastern Nangarhar province, Khaama Press reported.

A statement released by the police headquarters of Nangarhar states that the gun battle erupted around 04:30 pm (local time) on Monday.

According to the statement, insurgents had planned to attack a security post in Saluram Farm area of Bati Kot District.

After receiving the tip-off, additional security forces reached to the site to assist those already in the area, the press release states, adding that they gave a befitting response to the militants and forced them to back up.

The press release further states that 15 militants were killed and a number of others wounded in the gun battle.

They left 11 dead bodies, ammunition, weapons and walkie-talkies behind, the press release adds.
One policeman has sustained light injuries but there were no civilian casualties.

The police headquarters also released a set of pictures with a description of those killed in Monday’s clash.

Source: MENA